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chessman's Silenzio
I am jumping into computer sourced audio under the tutelage of our own Emile (Audio by E). I am a total newb, so if I can get it working, anyone can.
First, the plan: Silenzio media server, 4 bay Network Attached Storage (NAS) (Raid 10), USB cable connection to Estoteric K-01. Second, the setup: Silenzio on rack, NAS in other room to eliminate hard drive noise, Cat 6 ethernet cable connecting Silenzio to router, Cat 6 ethernet cable connecting NAS to router, WireWorld Platinum Starlight USB connecting Silenzio to K-01, 21" flat screen monitor, wireless keyboard, Shunyata MPC-12 power distributor. Third, the Sonos side deal: Sonos Connect in two channel rack, Play 3 in family room (which will see the NAS and therefore be able to stream everything upstairs for casual listening, i.e. screened in porch). Also have a W4S Remedy in the chain in two channel rack. Obviously, the Sonos is not needed for the Silenzio as source - it is just there to give me internet radio, my iPhone and Deezer as additional choices for music above and beyond what is on the NAS. Fourth, the alphabet voodoo of "ripping:" I am using Exact Audio Copy (EAC) to rip my CDs. I will put them in FLAC format so that I can add tags. I will play them back using JRiver. There are a host of other choices. These are mine. I will be using the "accurate" EAC method. I know it's slower and I know I can "probably" get away with the "speedy" method, but this is an all out attempt at computer high fidelity, so I am not going to cut corners. Fifth, the DAC: a computer as a source requires a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC). My K-01 sports 8 DAC chips and has USB input in the all-important asynchronous clock format, so it will be my "DAC." You need an asynchronous clock so that one clock controls all the devices instead of hoping different clocks n different devices are in sync. I went with a high end USB cable to minimize any jitter that might be cable induced. Sixth, the power distribution: I went with the Shunyata MPC-12 because I want to isolate any computer induced power problems. Computers are notoriously electrically "noisy." I will probably add some Shunyata power cords later to the Silenzio and the K-01. Now I just have to learn how to drive this sucker. Last edited by chessman; 02-03-2015 at 12:13 AM. |
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Isn't it purdy?
Last edited by jdandy; 02-04-2015 at 09:34 AM. Reason: Enlarge photo. |
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opcorn:
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Nice setup!! Will your PS3 rip SACDs?
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Sadly, I am on my 4th PS3 (yellow light of death). The early version you need is long gone.
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Mine is still good! But if you need any help with a project, just let me know
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Randy is officially live.
It does not suck.
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E, I may need a note from you. I know several people who would swear I am dead.
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I would like to give a shout out to hkval and crwilli for helping with the USB driver issue. Esoteric amended a web page and inadvertently deleted all the driver downloads. This is such a great community!
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I may start referring to my Silenzio as Michaelangelo because ripping at archive levels is the agony and the ecstasy.
Last edited by chessman; 02-04-2015 at 01:14 PM. |
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